Method for e.g. calibrating multi-port measuring support part e.g. radio frequency measuring base, in laboratory, involves determining sign of calibration parameter based on mechanical length of conductor of support part

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This patent describes a method and related apparatus for calibrating or characterizing a multi-port measuring support, such as a radio frequency (RF) measuring base, without needing a direct through-connection between ports. The invention determines calibration parameters based on the physical length of the conductors in the device, using a specific error model and standard measurement terminators (open, short, match).

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• Calibration of RF test fixtures or measuring bases in laboratory environments
• Ensuring accuracy in the measurement of multi-port electronic components or assemblies
• Automated calibration processes within RF test systems using software or dedicated hardware
• Quality control in manufacturing of RF measurement equipment
• Field calibration for portable RF measurement devices

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• Eliminates the need for direct through-connection or a thru calibration standard, simplifying the process
• Increases precision and reliability of RF measurement by considering actual mechanical conductor lengths
• Enables quicker and potentially automated calibration through computer programs or embedded device instructions
• Supports a variety of calibration standards (open, short, match), providing flexibility in test setups
• Improves the efficiency and accuracy of multi-port measuring support calibration, leading to more consistent measurement results

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The method involves determining a sign of a calibration parameter based on mechanical length of a conductor of a measuring support part (4) that do not use a through-connection and/or thru standard between terminal ports (1.1, 1.2). Relevant radio frequency (RF) properties of the measuring support part are measured according to 16-term error model, which is based on a specified mathematically formulated equation. The measuring support part is calibrated and/or characterized using a match standard (2), an open standard (3) and/or a short standard. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a computer program comprising a set of instructions to execute a method for calibrating and/or characterizing a multi-port measuring support part (2) a computer program product comprising a set of instructions to execute a method for calibrating and/or characterizing a multi-port measuring support part (3) a data carrier comprising a set of instructions to execute a method for calibrating and/or characterizing a multi-port measuring support part (4) a hardware component for calibrating and/or characterizing a multi-port measuring support part (5) a device for calibrating and/or characterizing a multi-port measuring support part.